HTTP 207 Multi-Status vs 422 Unprocessable Content
HTTP 207 (Multi-Status) is a 2xx Success response, while 422 (Unprocessable Content) is a 4xx Client Error response. 207 indicates that the response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV). In contrast, 422 means that the server understands the content type and syntax, but was unable to process the contained instructions. Common in API validation errors.
Описание
The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
Когда вы это видите
In WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
Как исправить
Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource.
Описание
The server understands the content type and syntax, but was unable to process the contained instructions. Common in API validation errors.
Когда вы это видите
When form validation fails — correct syntax but invalid data (e.g., email format wrong, date in the past).
Как исправить
Check the response body for specific validation errors and correct the input data.
Ключевые различия
207 is a 2xx Success response, while 422 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 207: The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
HTTP 422: The server understands the content type and syntax, but was unable to process the contained instructions. Common in API validation errors.
You encounter 207 when in WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
You encounter 422 when when form validation fails — correct syntax but invalid data (e.g., email format wrong, date in the past).
Когда что использовать
For 207 (Multi-Status): Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource. For 422 (Unprocessable Content): Check the response body for specific validation errors and correct the input data.